Dr. Derek Hayton, DO
Independent, physician-owned primary care for adults in downtown Boise. In Idaho since 2011.
How I practice
I came to Idaho in 2011 for residency and have practiced here since finishing in 2014 — hospital medicine, large outpatient groups, community clinics, and the VA. Across all of it, one thing became clear: good medicine takes time, and it takes one physician who knows the whole picture and stays with it.
Good medical care requires time, continuity, and accountability. Patients deserve a physician who understands their full picture, explains decisions clearly, and takes responsibility for coordinating care across a complex healthcare system.
This practice is my answer to that. I reserve an hour for new patients and build follow-ups the same way, so neither of us is watching the clock. Not every visit needs the whole hour, and that's fine. I keep the panel small enough that you can usually be seen the same week, and I talk to your specialists directly so the coordination happens on our end.
I'll tell you what I think and why. If I don't know something, I'll say so and go find out. If you need a specialist, I'll help you get there and stay involved after you do.
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine — Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
- Board certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine (ABFM, ABPM)
- In Idaho since 2011 — residency in Boise, in practice since 2014: hospital medicine, outpatient primary care, community clinics, and the VA
- Volunteer Medical Director — Marie Blanchard Friendship Clinic, Boise (volunteer since 2012, Medical Director since 2019)
- Idaho medical license no. O-0699
Small, independent, and staying that way.
Physician-owned
Not part of a hospital system. Decisions about your care get made in this office, by the person providing it.
A capped panel
The schedule is built around real visit lengths rather than volume targets — which is what makes the hour possible.
Same-week openings
Most patients are seen within a few days of calling.
Book a visit, or call and ask us anything.
New patients are welcome. We confirm your coverage and give you a cost estimate before you're seen — so there are no surprises.